A cultural view of loan defaults in South Africa
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A cultural view of loan defaults in South Africa

If lenders and policymakers in South Africa can meet borrowers where they are economically, culturally, and socially, there may be a path forward that improves financial access while reducing default risk.

A cultural view of loan defaults in Malawi
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A cultural view of loan defaults in Malawi

Executive Summary Between 2019 and 2024, Malawi has seen both a rapid expansion in personal lending and a growing struggle with defaults. While commercial banks, microfinance institutions (MFIs), savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOs), village savings and loan associations (VSLAs), and new digital lenders have opened up access to credit, many Malawians still find it difficult […]

How to report unethical lenders
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How to report unethical lenders

There are good and responsible lenders who recover loans ethically, but bad ones exist, too. If you find yourself a victim of predatory and unlawful lending practices, you can seek redress